Hanging out at a splash pad makes for easy day of fun since they’re located in parks and recreation areas, and often near a playground, so parents can supervise their kids as they run around while staying safe. Don’t forget your sunscreen and bring your own towels and chairs! There are over 100 splash pads in Toronto — you can see the city’s full list here — that officially open for the 2025 season from May 17 to mid-September, dawn to dusk (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM). Check out our favourites on our Guide to the Best City-Run Splash Pads in Toronto…
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Alexandra Park — Closed for 2025 due to construction
Address: 275 Bathurst Street (at Dundas Street West)
Tucked away near Kensington Market, forget about the downtown hustle and bustle in this splash pad with a nautical vibe.
Barbara Hall Park
Address: 519 Church Street (north of Wellesley St. East)
Along the busy Church Street corridor, this cozy park next to the popular 519 Community Centre lets you sneak away for a break with a fenced-in splash pad and modern playground.
Canoe Landing Park
Address: 95 Fort York Blvd. (northwest of Spadina Ave. & Lake Shore Blvd. West)
A popular spot for condo-dwelling dog-owners, this nautical themed splash pad is tucked away among the tall buildings and nearby Gardiner Expressway for a thoroughly urban experience.
Corktown Common
Address: 155 Bayview Avenue (south of King Street East)
This 18-acre urban park includes a rubber splash pad, sculptural rock features, a cool sand park and a gorgeous view of downtown. Be sure to check out one of Toronto’s hidden gems nearby, Underpass Park.
Sherbourne Common
Address: 5 Lower Sherbourne Street (south of Queens Quay East)
An outdoor skating rink doubles as a fountain-style splash pad with plenty of room to run around. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll along the lake or stop by the modern playground
Sugar Beach Park
Address: 11 Dockside Drive (south of Queens Quay East)
This man-made beach by the lake and beside its neighbour Redpath Sugar (hence the name) has a water fountain embedded in a granite maple leaf. Hide from the sun on Muskoka chairs under adorable and selfie-worthy pink umbrellas.
Toronto Island Park
Address: Centre Island (Take the ferry from Queens Quay and Harbour Square. More information about the Toronto Islands here)
Right smack in the middle of all the Centre Island amenities – beaches, bike rentals, walking paths, boating and fishing areas, Franklin Children’s Garden – lies a nature-themed splash pad. It’s especially handy when it’s hot but the Lake Ontario beach water is too cold or has an algae bloom.
Wellesley Park
Address: 500 Wellesley St. East (east of Sumach Street)
Enjoy some peace and quiet in Cabbagetown, close to the DVP but shielded by the local ravine and wooded areas. It’s also a quick stroll to Riverdale Farm and the fascinating Toronto Necropolis.
Gledhill Park
Address: 125 Gledhill Ave. (north of Danforth Ave.)
A favourite for families with small children, this small park has a fenced-in play area and park benches where parents can watch their kids enjoy the flower-themed splash pad.
Greenwood Park
Address: 150 Greenwood Avenue (south of Gerrard Ave. East)
Sandwiched between an outdoor pool, playground, outdoor exercising area and covered rink (available for roller skating or ball hockey), is a small but busy splash pad.
Stan Wadlow Park
Address: 888 Cosburn Avenue (near Woodbine Ave.)
Along with a splash pad, this large East York park features an outdoor pool, skateboard park, off-leash dog park and baseball diamond.
Woodbine Park
Address: 1695 Queen Street East (between Queen St. East and Lake Shore East)
Across the street from the expansive Woodbine Beach, a wetland-themed splash pad and playground fits in perfectly with a real pond (home to ducks, geese and swans) and downtown views in the background.
Cedarvale Park
Address: 443 Arlington Ave. (west of Bathurst St.)
Listed in our guide to the best family parks, Cedarvale also has a barrier-free splash pad in a wide open space, which is great for kids to run around in.
Charles G. Williams Park
Address: 75 Wabash Ave. (east of Sorauren Ave.)
Newly created in 2022, the splash pad at Charles G. Williams Park in Roncesvalles Village features hoops for kids to run under, water buckets to get splashed, and more fun apparatus.
Earlscourt Park
Address: 1200 Lansdowne Ave. (at St. Clair Ave. West)
This west-end neighbourhood park includes a fun splash pad with imbedded small boulders to jump off and spray towers of varying heights.
High Park
Address: 1873 Bloor Street West
High Park has everything you can think of and some things you wouldn’t expect, like an outdoor theatre, a restaurant and a free volunteer-run zoo! Amongst all this beauty is a cute brightly-coloured splash pad beside a playground with tipping buckets and various spray jets.
MacGregor Playground
Address: 356 Lansdowne Road (north of College Street)
This neighbourhood park’s splash pad has some fun obstacles in a wide area, like spilling buckets and hoops to run through.
Wychwood Barns Park
Address: 76 Wychwood Avenue (off Christie Street south of St. Clair Ave. West)
Let the kids run through the splash pad as a reward after you pick up a few fresh items at the Saturday Farmers’ Market. This park also features include a children’s playground (with improvements in the works!), an open sports field, an off-leash dog area, a beach volleyball court and picnic tables.
Earl Bales Park
Address: 4169 Bathurst Street (at Bathurst & Sheppard)
This large park is packed with facilities: two playgrounds and a frog-themed splash pad, a sensory garden, bike trails, an outdoor amphitheatre and an off-leash dog park. There’s even a ski hill for our daydreams of cooler weather.
Hendon Park
Address: 50 Hendon Avenue (near Yonge and Finch Streets)
This splash pad has tons of fountain-style jets under tall faux palm trees. There’s also lots of room around it to hang out under a real tree and have a picnic.
June Rowlands Park
Address: 220 Davisville Avenue (at Mount Pleasant Road)
In a Midtown park featuring a playground named Canadian musical icons Sharon, Lois and Bram, this splash pad has jets coming at you from all different directions.
Maple Claire Park
Address: 20 Viella St., York (near Keele & St. Clair Ave. West)
This neighbourhood park tucked away in the Junction isn’t huge but features a very cute flower-themed spray heads and a wide flat surface, which makes it ideal for younger splashers.
Moorevale Park
Address: 175 Moore Avenue (east of Mount Pleasant Road)
Near the beautiful Moore Park Ravine and Beltline Trail (as seen in our hiking list!), this is a nicely shaded park with modern facilities and amenities, including an inviting splash pad and playground combo.
Oriole Park
Address: 201 Oriole Parkway (at Chaplin Crescent)
Nestled under the trees, this park has a playground and splash pad combo with water fountains in the shape of frogs. There is also a wading pool, clubhouse, baseball diamond, tennis courts, sand pit and open space play areas.
Pottery Playground
Address: 601 Merton Road, Toronto (between Mount Pleasant & Bayview)
This tiny park, hidden on the north end of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, manages to squeeze in an adorable wetlands-themed splash pad with coordinated playground.
Sherwood Park
Address: 190 Sherwood Avenue (near Eglinton and Bayview Aves.)
With a secluded splash pad and wading pool, this park is a serene spot, even despite the gleeful shrieks of the kids enjoying the tall spray features.
Kidstown — CLOSED FOR 2025 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
Address: 3159 Birchmount Road (at McNicoll Ave.)
Located in the expansive L’Amoreaux Park, this is the crowning jewel of the City-run splash pads. It’s more of a water park, with a variety of water features, including a tipping bucket, spray rings, squirting aquatic animals, a slide, wading pool and more. The surrounding fenced-in area has plenty of picnic tables so you can bring some food along and make a day of it. Reservations recommended.
Thomson Memorial Park
Address: 1005 Brimley Road (at Lawrence Ave. East)
In a large wooded park, a woodland-themed splash pad fits in with the surroundings. There’s also an off-leash dog park, playground and the Scarborough Museum nearby.
Amos Waite Park
Address: 2441 Lake Shore Blvd. West
This lakefront park in South Etobicoke features a pirate-themed splash pad and playground, an outdoor pool and waterfront paths.
Marie Curtis Park
Address: 2 Forty Second Street (South of Lake Shore West)
This is a beautiful lakefront park in Etobicoke. Along with a garden-themed spray pad, it includes a playground, wading pool, public swimming beach and picnic spots. Further along, there is an off-leash dog park and walking trails including a connection to the Waterfront Trail.
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